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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.17, 724.80 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.17, 724.80 and 304.08 is: 419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.17 : 724.80 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.17/724.80 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.17x = 724.80 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.17x = 220,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,397.18/525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.67

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